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US
/əˈfɛkʃən/
]
[ UK /ɐfˈɛkʃən/ ]
[ UK /ɐfˈɛkʃən/ ]
NOUN
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a positive feeling of liking
he had trouble expressing the affection he felt
the warmness of his welcome made us feel right at home
the child won everyone's heart
How To Use affection In A Sentence
- Yet, there are times when I wonder if my love is misplaced, if I should temper my affection.
- To wake up with her belly-up and demanding affection is to have your heart explode with the kind of joy that compels some people into a life of large-scale oil painting.
- It was a day for the children who were special in some way and also for their loving parents who showered them with constant attention and unbounded affection.
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- It nearly brought a tear to my eye when I saw thousands of screaming fans watching a bunch of (and I use the term affectionately) nerds out there doing their thing. Sun Bloggers
- Physical touch, affection, and the messiness of caring for an uncoordinated person did not come easily.
- The first hand-held phones, affectionately known as "bricks", were still big and bulky, only made voice calls, and cost more than $4000.
- I watched as my heart hungered for the same affection. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad
- An affectionate arm around the shoulders, a warm and reassuring hug, a gentle touch upon the arm, even just an understanding glance, are enough to drive away the blues and kindle hope in a heart beset with workaday cares.
- I have a special affection for moths. Times, Sunday Times